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Audio Director
2 years ago
What we need:
Smilegate Barcelona is expanding and we are looking to add an Experienced Audio Director to build and lead a team responsible for the creative direction and implementation of all aspects of audio into our game. This is an opportunity to work on the cutting edge of game audio development, shaping the audio experience for an entirely new IP with a growing studio.
What the role involves:
- Build and lead a world-class audio team for a large AAA open world game.
- Take ownership over the creative direction and implementation of all aspects of audio into the game, including sound effects, music, voiceover recording, etc.
- Collaborate closely with other discipline department heads and the wider team in the development of a holistic game vision.
- Oversee the composition and recording of the game’s soundtrack.
- Work closely with the engineering department to define the requirements for all audio tooling required to deliver the project.
- Develop and support a positive and energetic team culture.
Role requirements:
- Experience leading an audio team on a AAA open world game.
- A passion for building emotionally evocative soundscapes that are memorable, impactful, and supportive of wider gameplay.
- A high-quality bar, with demonstrable experience of delivering high-quality level content in your previous work.
- An expert in all aspects of audio creative direction, and comfortable getting involved in all aspects of audio development (including sound effects, music, VO).
- Hands-on experience working with composers in the creation of new game soundtracks.
- Experience managing external audio vendors.
YOUR LIFE AT SMILEGATE BARCELONA (and PERKS)
- Breakfast in the Office.
- Restaurant Tickets: approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).
- 23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to 2nd January).
- Fully stocked studio kitchen (Nescafe coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages).
- 16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave
- Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home) and Flexible Friday.
- Private Health insurance, including dental coverage.
- Incredible office in Barcelona in Torre Glories, 15min from the beach and 1 min from Glories Mall.
- Team Building Events.
- Relocation Package with VISA support.
We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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